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1. They formed after a shop-window advert
Chris Difford placed a notice for a guitarist in a Deptford shop window. Glenn Tilbrook answered it in 1974.
2. The name came from a Velvet Underground album
Squeeze was the title of a 1973 Velvet Underground record. The band took it as their name.
3. John Cale produced their debut
The former Velvet Underground member produced Squeeze in 1978. The band were reportedly unhappy with the result.
4. Jools Holland was an early member
The keyboardist joined in 1974 and left in 1980 to form his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra. He later became a TV presenter.
5. Difford and Tilbrook were compared to Lennon and McCartney
Critics praised their songwriting partnership. Difford wrote lyrics and Tilbrook the music.
6. Up the Junction was a kitchen-sink story
The 1979 single reached number two in the UK. It told a story of a couple's romance and decline.
7. Nick Lowe produced Argybargy
The 1980 album included Pulling Mussels (From the Shell). Lowe gave it a sharp, upbeat sound.
8. Paul Carrack joined in 1980
He sang Tempted on the 1981 album East Side Story. He left after one album.
9. Tempted was a bigger hit in America
It only reached the UK top forty but became a US radio classic. Carrack's soulful vocal made it memorable.
10. Elvis Costello produced East Side Story
He worked on the 1981 album with Roger Bechirian. It featured Costello's friends.
11. Black Coffee in Bed had famous guests
The 1982 song featured backing vocals from Paul Young and Elvis Costello. It closed the album Sweets from a Stranger.
12. They split and reformed
The band broke up in 1982 and reunited in 1985. Hourglass was a US hit in 1987.
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